MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL CT BRD VIO 27IN 0 S/A CT-1; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	J340H
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/31/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported a patient underwent a cesarean section on (b)(6) 2023 and suture was used.When attending noted that the 0-ct-1 tip was broken off and the c-section was paused at the time to have a stat abd x-ray to see if the tip of the needle can be seen on the x-ray.Charge rn and circulating rn in or with patient.X-ray came to or 2, did the xray and the attending and x-ray tech determined that there was no needle tip in the patient.Mds continued with c-section at this time.The radiologist did a final read on the xray and determined there was no foreign body left in the patient.Incision closed and dressing applied by md.All counts were correct in the or.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4) if further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.A review of the batch manufacturing records was conducted, and no related non-conformances were identified.No product is available for return.This medwatch report is in response to receipt of a voluntary medwatch form (b)(4) this report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: VCL CT BRD VIO 27IN 0 S/A CT-1
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-JUAREZ; avenida de las torres 7125,; col salvacar; ciudad juarez 32604 ; MX 32604
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 17715740
• Report Number: 2210968-2023-06537
• Device Sequence Number: 6982353
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031039032
• UDI-Public: 10705031039032
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K022269
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/08/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: J340H
• Device Lot Number: TDMHQB
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/15/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/08/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/17/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 30 YR
• Patient Sex: Female